Monday, September 11, 2017

In from Reno, Nevada,
Straight to Audio productions is pleased to welcome Ty Hunt to the
cast of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book. Ty has a full rounded
resume, with an extensive background in radio, film, audiobook
narration, and theater.

Ty's most recent radio gig
included producing several shows on ESPN Radio in Reno, and working
as an on-air announcer for a number of radio stations owned by Lotus
Radio. Ty has a great voice which he's used to entertain listeners
on a wide range of radio formats from rock to country. Ty's voice
can also be heard on a number of radio commercials. Check out some
of Ty's audio tracks: http://www.tyhuntfm.com/reels.html

In 2013, Ty expanded his
range of voice jobs by beginning work as a narrator and producer for
ACX, a production networking service owned by Audible.com. Listen
to a few of Ty's audiobook samples or find out how you can hire him
to work for you: https://www.acx.com/narrator?p=A135DMY83IQGSP

Ty's film credits include
playing the role of Rusty in Dear George, a film by Emily
Skyle which had the honor of being part of the 2017 Cannes Film
Festival:

As a well rounded
entertainer, Ty has a number of stage credits including work with the
Reno Little Theatre, Bruka Theater, TMCC Theatre and North Valleys
Repertoire.

For Splat! A Quirky Cat
Audio Book, Ty will play the role of Brandon Spinkle, a
troublesome teen who can't resist stirring up trouble in the
polygamist community of Zion Flats. Stay tuned for details on the
release of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book.

Monday, August 21, 2017

Straight to Audio
Productions is pleased to welcome Abby Elvidge back to our studio in
St. George. Abby played the role of Nadine in Gadzooks! A
Comically Quirky Audio Book which
is a 2015 Audie Finalist in the Original Work Category. Abby did
such a great job we wanted to work with her again!

In
addition to a wonderful narration style, Abby is smart, easy-going
and fun to work with. Abby describes herself as an
actress-turned-Paleobotanist-turned Voice Actor.

Abby
has a wide range of narration credits many of which are recorded in
her new custom recording studio in Illinois. Most recently, Abby
narrated the bestseller, GRUNT: The Curious Science ofHumans at War by Mary
Roach. The audiobook received rave reviews, even from the author.
“I won the vocal-cord lottery when Abby Elvidge took an interest in
narrating GRUNT,”
says Roach. “She is perfect for the project: energetic, friendly,
and right on the mark with her tone and inflection.”

Abby
also teaches at The Voice Actors Studio in Las Vegas and works with
narration gurus Patrick Fraley and Scott Brick.

At the
moment, Abby is putting the finishing touches on a custom built
recording booth by DAWbox. Abby's new work digs are in her home
located near a woodland riparian area with a creek, lake, and willow
grove meadow. All this sets the mood for Abby's narration work.
Thanks to her husband, Chris Tuma, construction on the booth is going
very well. Abby plans to decorate the outside of her recording booth
to reflect the beautiful landscape near her home.

Tuesday, August 8, 2017

Straight to Audio
Productions is kicking off production of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio
Book with narrator Eric Michael Comeau. Eric is playing the role
of Skitters, a snarky cat who is the wrap-around narrator of the
story. Eric's unique voice and funny rendition of Skitters makes him
the perfect actor to play this role.

Originally from the New
England area, Eric brings a wealth of acting experience to this
project. Eric's background includes New Hampshire College Theater,
Boston Stand-Up Comedy, video production, commercial voice work, big
band singer, and theater management. Eric's other work entails
working in investor relations, serving as a rare book dealer, and
working as an oil field truck driver.

Stay tuned for details on
the 2018 release of Splat! A Quirky Cat Audio Book featuring
the narration work of Eric Michael Comeau.

Tuesday, August 1, 2017

Straight to Audio
Productions is pleased to welcome Sherri Schatz Aldred to our circle
of actors. Sherri got an early start on her acting career when she
was just five years old. Her first voice-over was a blurb for Suave
shampoo: “Suave does what theirs does for a lot less!” Sherri's
first grade teacher also picked up on her acting skills, telling her mother she enjoyed the plays Sherri put on at school every day.

Fast forward many years and
now Sherri is still acting. Straight to Audio Productions hired
Sherri to work on Yikes! Another Quirky Audio Book. She will
also perform some audio duties for Splat! AQuirky Cat
Audio Book.

Sheri
has a warm voice, naturally set in the lower register. She is easy
to direct and has the best annunciation. Working with Sherri is
truly a pleasure!

In
addition to her work at Straight to Audio Productions, Sherri also
does voice-overs for DG Films and Lifestar of St. George. Sherri's
audio background includes a six year stint at Yldsr.com,
an internet radio station. “It's always great to go to work in
your own studio,” Sherri explains, “possibly in your jammies!”

As passionate about her work as Sherri is, she gets the most fulfillment and joy from her family. With 5 fantastic children and 6 grandchildren, Sherri revels in time spent with her family. She considers it a true miracle to be married to her high school sweetheart for 35 years, and she loves him more everyday!Sherri's
other interests include singing, Zumba, travel, outdoor activities,
painting and music. As if all this isn't enough to keep her busy,
Sherri is certified in Emotion Code Healing and Feng Shui.

It's
great to have Sherri Aldred aboard at Straight to Audio Productions
as we begin recording Splat!
AQuirky
Cat Audio Book.

Friday, March 10, 2017

Monday, February 27, 2017

I recently had the opportunity to do a Q & A with Janet Coursey, author of The Secrets of Time available now on Amazon.com https://www.amazon.com/Secrets-Time-Janet-Coursey/dp/1886726124/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1488234478&sr=1-1&keywords=the+secrets+of+time+by+janet+coursey.It's always great to find out a little more about how creative people think and work. Here now are some thoughts from Janet. Question: In The Secrets of Time, Sara, the main character, eventually comes across some letters hidden in a Grandfather clock. Please explain how the letters tie in with some of the social issues of our time:Janet: We live in a time where we point fingers, where we close people out, where we assume. I wanted to show that we need to stop that way of thinking, that we could at any given moment fall from grace our self and need acceptance from the people we love. But as my story demonstrates, it takes courage to fall and then share our faults. Many falls will remain secret, which might be best. But with an open heart and dialog we can in fact come closer to each other. Question: The end of the book sets up the action for a sequel. Were you planning to write a series or did you realize at the end of the book there were emerging story lines?Janet: I have written the sequel, The Secrets of Time, Treasures of the Heart. This book will dig into the lives of several persons in the first book. It will reveal that in the first book, these people who had fallen, had done so to save the lives of the ones they loved, and in one case, someone that just needed to be saved. The saving of one souls life will cost many lives, and that will be the beginning of Book Three. Question: How do you market The Secrets of Time?Janet: I was very lucky to be working for a fantastic company that helped me pay for getting my book published. I also met a fine gentleman named James Kelly, who had a radio show called the Aspects of Writing. James helped me find an editor, and publishing company. He got my book into Barnes and Nobles, and created the kindle version for Amazon. I owe everything to James, without him my books would just be stories on my laptop, where only I would know my characters and how much love there is in this old world to share.

About Me

Adele
Park is an Audie Award Winning Author, Producer and Editor. Park
worked as a TV and radio reporter, news anchor and on-air personality
for more than 20 years. In 2008, Park formed Straight to Audio
Productions L.L.C. and opened a recording studio in St. George, Utah.